MAY 12-15 | Jazz Manouche
May 12, 2022
Joe Henderson Lab
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Original show description below.
“Founded by Spanish guitarist Javi Jiménez, the group is honing a singular body of music that combines the instrumentation and signature rhythms of modern jazz, flamenco and (the jazz manouche tradition), the enduringly popular propulsive string-band style created in 1930s Paris by Sinti guitarist Django Reinhardt and French violinist Stephan Grappelli.” - Berkeleyside
The San Francisco-based acoustic ensemble performs a repertoire of original compositions with an emotionally charged sound that is difficult to classify yet instantly recognizable.
The group’s international roots shine brightly in their music with members from Spain, Quebec, France, Brazil and California and is deeply influenced by a wide range of musical traditions. Barrio Manouche has been recognized for its surprise concerts, innovative style, complex technique, and its passion for musical improvisations. With latest collaborations including French Flamenco dancer Fanny Ara, African sacred dance Brazilian dancer Emaye Ama Mizani, as well as Colombian singer Iván Rondón, Barrio Manouche plays what is perhaps the truest definition of World Music.
Barrio Manouche is taking their audience on a magical journey, with a unique fusion of cultures and musical backgrounds, an auditory and visual feast like no other.
Barrio Manouche is taking their audience on a magical journey, with a unique fusion of cultures and musical backgrounds, an auditory and visual feast like no other.
Barrio Manouche makes magical acoustic music mashed together from all corners of the globe
Aaron Carnes
Barrio Manouche makes magical acoustic music mashed together from all corners of the globe
Aaron Carnes
Personnel
Javi Jiménez guitar & vocals
Cyril Guiraud saxophones & caxixi
Magali Sanscartier violin, vocals, & percussion
Alex Zelnick guitar
Gary Johnson bass
Luis Jiménez cajón & percussion
Fanny Ara dance, palmas, castanets, & vocals
Emaye Ama Mizani dance & percussion
There’s never been an ensemble like Barrio Manouche.
Berkeleyside
Personnel
Javi Jiménez guitar & vocals
Cyril Guiraud saxophones & caxixi
Magali Sanscartier violin, vocals, & percussion
Alex Zelnick guitar
Gary Johnson bass
Luis Jiménez cajón & percussion
Fanny Ara dance, palmas, castanets, & vocals
Emaye Ama Mizani dance & percussion
There’s never been an ensemble like Barrio Manouche.
Berkeleyside
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